CDM Smith

Easing Transport on a Major River

file under: Transportation, Europe, Germany, Government

The Neckar River in Germany carries maritime traffic to three major trading ports, but is the only water route along the Rhine basin that cannot be navigated by large ships. To expand this river passage and accommodate larger cargo traffic, we are helping to repair locks and upgrade overall stability. Learn more

Closing the Loop

file under: Transportation, Design-Build, Government, North America, United States

The I-485 outer loop project will help the North Carolina Department of Transportation ease traffic and increase mobility in the Charlotte metropolitan area. We are helping increase safety and speed project time with innovative interchange design and design-build delivery. Learn more

Water + Design-Build

Restoring Montenegro’s Critical Infrastructure

file under: Water, Europe, Design-Build, Government

This complex design-build project addressed Montenegro’s water and wastewater infrastructure needs—advancing water supply, protecting the environment and sustaining economic vitality for this coastal tourist area. Learn more

Facilities + Design-Build

One-Stop Shopping on Guam

file under: Facilities, Design-Build, North America, United States, Federal Government

Delivered through design-build, the new base exchange on Guam’s Anderson Air Force Base offers convenient, one-stop shopping, sustaining the service’s mission to provide for the military community and generate earnings to supplement military morale, welfare, and recreation programs. Learn more

Transportation + Design-Build

The Road to Community Development

file under: Transportation, North America, United States, Business + Industry, Government

The Route 1 transportation improvement project includes critical updates to a bustling traffic corridor north of Boston while redeveloping a brownfield site around sensitive ecosystems. This unique public-private partnership’s design-build approach maximizes economic resources and expedites project execution. Learn more

Powering the Winds of Change

file under: Energy, Europe, Poland, Government

Wind power is gaining ground as a renewable energy source in Poland. In Orla, we are partnering to assess environmental impacts, identify potential opportunities, and obtain the necessary permits to build a successful wind farm. Learn more

How do we incorporate consideration of climate change in water supply planning?

file under: Resilient Communities, Water, Sustainability, Government

In many locales, climate change will affect the amount or timing of available water, and thus, adds a layer of uncertainty to the traditional methods used for water supply planning. So, how do we incorporate consideration of climate change in water supply planning? Here is an expert opinion on how to acheive this. Learn More

Stories that Matter: Strengthening Future Generations through STEM

file under: Resilient Communities, Sustainability

Meet a few exceptional individuals who are inspiring future generations in the science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields. Learn More

Do we need yet another sustainability rating system?

file under: Business + Industry, Federal Government, Government, Resilient Communities, Sustainability, Green Design

In undertaking any infrastructure project it is becoming increasingly important to consider the environmental impacts and benefits over the full life cycle of the project, not just that resulting during the construction phase. The Envision™ rating system guides users in assessing the sustainability of their project in five major categories: quality of life, leadership, resource allocation, natural world, and climate and risk. Learn More

Stories that Matter: Jane Thomas

file under: Sustainability, Resilient Communities, Government

Meet CDM Smith’s Jane Thomas, who is making the world a better place through books. Learn More

Introduction to Creating Resilient Communities

file under: Sustainability, Resilient Communities, Government

Smart planning, stakeholder engagement and preparedness help communities respond and adapt to our changing planet. Learn more about how CDM Smith is creating resilient communities >> Learn More